Thanks to thorough data collection and reporting from Niche, we now know the safest American cities. Because Niche gathered 2017 statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Report. It weighted types of crimes committed against anecdotes from residents. And now, thanks to those efforts, we have all the data we need about the safest American cities. So if you're looking for a change in scenery, you might want to start here.

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15. Burbank, California

Burbank is the home to many entertainment hubs of the country, including Warner Bros. Studios, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. There are 104,725 people living there, and there were 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2017 (national average is 453). 95 percent of its population feels safe.

13. Temecula, California

Temecula, which is located about an hour north of San Diego, boasts beautiful wineries, classy boutiques, the Pechanga Resort and Casino, and even a hands-on children's museum called Pennypickle's Workshop. There are 107,153 people living there, with 102 violent crimes committed in 2017. Ninety-six percent of residents feel safe.

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12. Glendale, California

196,984 people live in Glendale, with 95 violent crimes permitted per 100,000. Folks who live in Glendale enjoy the expansive Americana shopping center, the historic Alex Theater, and a mecca of Armenian culture. It's also the home of System Of A Down and the inspiration for Community.

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11. Plano, Texas

Plano, located 20 miles south of Dallas, is the home to many corporate headquarters, including Frito-Lay and J.C. Penney. Resident Tre Wilcox spoke to its safety, saying "Kids play in the streets until the lights come on." 275,645 people live there, with 152 violent crimes committed per 100,000.

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10. Cape Coral, Florida

165,843 folks live in Cape Coral, 89% of whom feel safe. 116 violent crimes were committed per 100,000 people. Those who live in Cape Coral enjoy sparkling maritime activities like kayaking and water skiing on the area's many beaches. There's also the beautiful Rotary Park Environmental Center.

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9. Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, California, beyond being the inspiration for Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Sunnydale, just landed an incoming state-of-the-art Google campus among its beautiful attractions. There are 148,178 people living there, with 104 violent crimes having been committed. 89 percent of its residents feel safe in Sunnyvale.

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8. Port St. Lucie, Florida

In Port St. Lucie, you can play the fast-paced game of jai-alai at a unique resort, practice your swing at several PGA golf courses, and explore the Savannas Preserve State Park. 172,054 people live there, with 147 violent crimes committed per 100,000 folks. 90% of the population feels safe.

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7. Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad has Legoland. Need I say more? It also has beautiful beaches, world-renowned golf courses, and breweries for the grownups who've dragged their kids through all of these places. 110,083 people live there, with a record of 151 violent crimes. 100% of the population reported feeling safe.

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6. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Go blue! Ann Arbor is home to the University Of Michigan, one the country's most-renowned colleges. It also has impressive boutiques and cultural touchstones like the Michigan and State Theatres. 116,194 people live there, with 192 violent crimes and 96% of folks saying they feel safe.

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5. Round Rock, Texas

109,690 people live in Round Rock, with 132 violent crimes committed and 100% of folks reporting feeling safe. There are two minor league baseball stadiums to check out -- the Round Rock Express and Dell Diamond. There's also the Rock'n River Family Aquatic Center, for different kinds of slides.

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4. Provo, Utah

If you like making money, Provo might be the place for you -- it was just ranked America's best-performing economy. It's also home to Brigham Young University and lots of idyllic points of nature to get lost in. Its population is 115,345, with 99% feeling safe and 133 violent crimes committed.

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3. Thousand Oaks, California

Does Thousand Oaks literally have one thousand oaks? Based on its beautiful displays of nature, including the Conejo Valley Botanical Garden, Gardens Of The World, and Standstone Peak, it certainly seems like it. It has a population of 128,565 (100% feeling safe), with 105 violent crimes committed.

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2. Irvine, California

Irvine was planned specifically to house tech and life science research facilities, offering "the most low tech open space in Orange County." There's also easy access to Newport Beach and hikes along Bommer Canyon. 238,474 people live here, with 55 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

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1. Naperville, Illinois

Ranked the safest city in America, Naperville has 145,058 people and 87 violent crimes reported. Ninety-nine of folks indicated feeling safe. If you ever go, make sure to see the Naperville River Walk, the iFly indoor skydiving facility, and the cutely named Bites and Sites historical dining tour.